Quantock Gardens is in London and in Barnet district. NW2 1PJ is located in the Cricklewood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Finchley and Golders Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Quantock Gardens, London, NW2 1PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW2 1PH, NW2 1PL, NW2 1PN, NW2 1BR, NW2 1BH, NW2 1NL, NW2 1NH, NW2 1AF, NW2 1BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW2 1PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 51.1% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 54.2% | 48.9% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.3% | 39.8% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 43.1% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 52.6% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 32.8% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 25.6% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 6.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 45.8% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 11.7% | 4.2% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 7.2% | 3.7% | -3.5% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 10.5% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 10.5% |
| Black African | 13.7% | 13.9% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 42.1% | 36.8% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -44.6% |
| Arab | 8.4% | 11.4% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| Other | 4% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, just 37.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.8% | 37.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| European Union | 19.3% | 20.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24% | 25.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 20.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 37.4% | 37% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -46.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 37.7% | 30.0% | 9.8% | 27.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 14.1% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 8.2% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.7% | 3% | -27.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 13.4% | 1.5% | 11.9% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.9% | 37.2% | -22.3% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 27.8% | 6.5% | 21.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quantock Gardens was 141.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% higher than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Quantock Gardens has the 40th highest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 181st highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Quantock Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2017-01-19 | £812,244 |
| 11 Quantock Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2005-10-07 | £1,075,083 |
| 9 Quantock Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2003-05-30 | £862,507 |
| 3 Quantock Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2002-12-05 | £860,588 |
| 11 Quantock Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 1996-12-20 | £880,676 |
NW2 1PJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW2 1PJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 4,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1AB | 3out of 4 | 91 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Thorverton Road , Cricklewood NW2 1RG | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childs Hill Primary School Dersingham Road , Cricklewood NW2 1SL | - not rated | 996 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 3,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Torah Vodaas Brent Park Road , West Hendon Broadway NW9 7AJ | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE 6-10 Brentmead Place , NW11 9LH | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Academy 10a Montagu Road , Hendon NW4 3ES | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Yard At Clitterhouse Farm | Clitterhouse Farm, 60 Claremont Road, London | 83 yd | |
| Parkway 329 | 329 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 587 yd | |
| Cricklewood Boxing Club - Cafe | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 587 yd | |
| Metroline- Eurest Food Services | Cricklewood Bus Garage, Edgware Road | 587 yd | |
| Spruce & Larch | 145 Claremont Road, London | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricklewood Club | 327 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 587 yd | |
| Cricklewood Trades Hall Club And Institute | 134 Cricklewood Lane, London | 920 yd | |
| Barretts | 239 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 952 yd | |
| Lucky 7 - Wine Bar | 7 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,039 yd | |
| Lounge 4:04 | 26 Cricklewood Lane, London | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran Pizza & Burgers | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 472 yd | |
| MJ Express | Pennine Parade, Pennine Drive, London | 472 yd | |
| Subway & Shell Service Station-HKS Retail Ltd Staples Corner | 383 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 689 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 83 Cricklewood Lane, London | 918 yd | |
| Cuppacha | Unit 1b, Wing Yip Business Centre | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Wine | 3 Gladstone Parade, Edgware Road | 559 yd | |
| WICKES | 317 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 659 yd | |
| Londis @ Esso - MFG Victoria Service Station | 387 Edgware Road, Cricklewood | 747 yd | |
| Co-op | 140 Cricklewood Lane, London | 922 yd | |
| Munro Stores | 28 Temple Road, London | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hendon Football Club (Closed) Claremont Road | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Clitterhouse Playing Fields Claremont Road | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Cricklewood) Cricklewood Broadway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 720 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Cricklewood) 255-261 255-261 CRICKLEWOOD BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Basing Hill Park Wayside | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Virgin Active (Cricklewood) CRICKLEWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 946 yd |
| Whitefield School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Hendon Leisure Centre MARBLE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Mapledown School CLAREMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.